Richard Lucas, 88, of Columbia, KY son of the late Robert and Ida Bee Lucas, was born in Frenchman Bayou, Arkansas on June 22, 1932 and departed this life on Thursday, November 26th, 2020 at his home. 

Richard was an engineer draftsman for the Civil Engineer Firm as a government contractor for 26 years.  He enjoyed moving to Kentucky after living in Washington, D.C. for most of his life. He loved having land in Columbia and being surrounded by the beautiful nature Kentucky has to offer people.

Richard united in marriage to Marilyn Wymer on February 14, 1960 who preceded him in death on July 4, 2007.

SURVIVORS:

3 sons: Richard H. Lucas & wife Diana of Huntsville, Alabama; Daryl J. Lucas & wife Ruthie of Willington, Connecticut; and Robin Lucas of Columbia, KY    

1 sister: Caroline Senter

5 grandchildren 

A host of other relatives and friends
 

Richard was also preceded in death by one sister, Rosaline Brown.

Cremation was chosen by the family. All services will be held privately at a later date by the family.  
 

Auberry Funeral Home and Cremation Services in charge of arrangements.